Died in jail or a lockup
Michael Clarkson
Michael Clarkson, 39, was held at the Greenville County Detention Center in Greenville County, South Carolina. On Friday, May 31, 2024, he was found in critical condition in his cell and taken to a hospital, where he died the next day. The Greenville County coroner's office reported that he died by suicide, though another report from the same week said the manner of death was still pending an autopsy. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Greenville County coroner ruled his death a suicide after an autopsy, and the State Law Enforcement Division is investigating.
Reported by: Greenville County coroner (medical examiner or coroner).